moles or grams in heat capacity equation
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moles or grams in heat capacity equation
In the different heat capacity equations, how do you know whether to use grams or moles? Does it depend on the units that the given heat capacity is in?
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Re: moles or grams in heat capacity equation
Yes, it depends on the units that the given heat capacity is in. For example, if you're given the molar heat capacity, you should be using moles. On the other hand, if you're given the specific heat capacity, you should be using grams. Looking at the units is your best bet in determining whether you should be working with grams or moles.
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Re: moles or grams in heat capacity equation
It depends on the information given and you can also use the unit its given in.
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Re: moles or grams in heat capacity equation
It depends on the units of the heat capacity equation. I believe that only the equation for specific heat uses grams though, so that is a good starting place for trying to work out or memorize the others.
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